How to Use Matched Betting Calculator
Select the currency, then enter the main or back odds, the hedge odds, the main stake, and any bonus value you want included in the back-side payout. Odds should be decimal odds, such as 2.40 rather than fractional odds.
Calculate the recommended hedge stake. This is the stake that attempts to balance the two outcomes by matching the value of the main bet payout plus bonus against the hedge-side payout.
Review both profit rows before acting. If one side is negative, the setup is not a guaranteed profit under the simplified assumptions. Also check whether commission, minimum stake rules, void rules, or withdrawal requirements apply outside the calculator.
Formula & Theory - Matched Betting Calculator
The Matched Betting Calculator uses recommended hedge stake = (main stake times main odds plus bonus) divided by hedge odds. Profit if the main bet wins equals main stake times (main odds minus 1) plus bonus minus hedge stake. Profit if the hedge wins equals hedge stake times (hedge odds minus 1) minus main stake.
The worst-case profit is the smaller of the two outcome profits. This simple version assumes decimal odds, no exchange commission, no partial voids, and a bonus that behaves like cash added to the main-side return. Real promotions can differ, so the result should be checked against the bookmaker terms before any financial decision.
Use Cases for Matched Betting Calculator
- Size a hedge stake before placing both sides of a matched bet.
- Estimate how a bonus changes the break-even point.
- Compare whether two odds quotes create profit or only reduce loss.